04-20-2017, 01:09 PM | #1 |
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G30 540i -- C/D Review
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04-20-2017, 01:13 PM | #2 | |
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Silly to compare this to the e39. Everyone knows the 3 is the new 5. This is more for old 7 series owners who don't want to drive a limo. |
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04-20-2017, 02:09 PM | #3 |
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Well, the same review could be written of my f10 535i; it has a little less straight-line but all other measures are comparable. You know what? It's a great, relaxed car to deal with traffic and/or long drives, even with a 6-speed manual.
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04-20-2017, 02:17 PM | #4 |
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All manuals are now gone across the board for 5 series right?
It's also crazy that the new 550 awd is faster then the F10 M5.
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04-20-2017, 02:20 PM | #5 |
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They're already up to G30 now?
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04-20-2017, 02:22 PM | #6 |
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I had to read the subject twice thinking it was an infinity.
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04-20-2017, 02:28 PM | #7 |
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Oh, are they?
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I believe 2013 was the last year that you could buy a manual 5 series (other than the M5).
Agree that the new 5er sounds boring. Will probably make BMW tons of money.
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04-24-2017, 11:54 PM | #9 |
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A bit ridiculous at this point to compare it to the e39. Those days are long gone. There's something not right about the front-end design. Would still probably pick a 5 series over the competition though. Better tech and build quality than XF, better balanced than the A6, more attractive interior and exterior than the E class (IMO) and likely better lease deals (and engines) than all of them. They all have numb electric steering at this point so that's kinda moot. Midsize sedans are a shrinking niche though. I'd bet you'll be able to lease a 530e (plug in hybrid) in the low 400s within a year. Would make great commuter.
Saw a nice imola red e39 M5 parked on the street the other day. Kinda made me want one. Last edited by robg; 04-25-2017 at 12:11 AM. |
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(this E92 M3 thing is temporary)
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